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    Sep 23, 2013, 09:51 AM
    Slab leak
    I have a leak in the hot water line - seems to under the slab - is there any other solution other that jack hammering the slab ?
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    Sep 23, 2013, 09:55 AM
    Hi GolfAR7

    The only other option available would be to run a new hot water line up and overhead in the attic (if winters don't get too cold), or snake the new hot water pipe through the walls and box it out if needed...

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